Therapy has helped millions, but many people still feel stuck, numb, or trapped in the same patterns despite years of talking, insight, and self-awareness. In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Nick Wakefield, clinical psychologist and psychedelic therapist, to explore why that is and what’s emerging beyond the limits of traditional therapy. Nick shares his journey from forensic psychology to psychedelic-assisted therapy, working with trauma across cultures, and why modern mental health tools often struggle to access the deeper layers where change actually happens. Dr. Nick Wakefield is a UK-based clinical psychologist and psychedelic therapist specialising in trauma, identity, shame, and consciousness-based healing. With a background in forensic psychology and years of international clinical experience, his work bridges traditional psychotherapy with emerging approaches in psychedelic-assisted therapy. Nick focuses on deep integration, ethical practice, and helping people move beyond limiting narratives toward more authentic, connected lives. We explore: - Why talk therapy often hits a ceiling - How psychedelics create conditions for deep psychological change - What ego dissolution really is, and why it matters - The role of mystical and transcendent experiences in healing - Why integration is more important than the psychedelic experience itself - How shame, identity, and trauma shape our inner world - The future of therapy, and the ethical risks that come with it This conversation isn’t about hype or miracle cures. It’s a grounded, honest look at where psychology is heading, and why healing may require addressing not just symptoms, but the stories we live inside. If you’re curious about consciousness, trauma, masculinity, healing, or the evolution of mental health, this episode offers a rare blend of science, depth psychology, and lived experience.